New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-03
CHARGES or BRIBERY IN INDIANA.
ROBINSON VOTES WITH THE DEMOCRATS.
TURPIE DECLARED sENATOR-ELECT BY GREEN
sMITH-REPCBLICANs TO FORCE A VOTE TO DAY.
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TURPIE DECLARED sENATOR-ELEcT BY GREEN
sMITH-REPCBIICANs TO FORCE A VOTE TO DAY.
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IYDIANApoIIs Feb 2-The expected break in the Indi
ana Senatorial deadlock came to-day Since last satur-
day the Republicans have suspected that Representative
Robinson. the Greenback Labor member who has been
voting for Allen was about yield to Democratic temp
tation, but 1t generally believed that he
would make change until after a decision
had been rendered by the Supreme Court in the eute
antGovernorshp At conference Of the four Inde
pendens this morning they each reafrmed their
men to continue voting for Allen, and even they were
entering the Legislative Hail. when the joint convention
was assembling one of them said that they would all
vote usual. The first ntmaon that Robinson gave Of
his intention to break his agreement was after the
beginning OF the roll-can Of the joint convention.
when he went to Representatives Gates, Glover and
Mackey, the other three supporters Of Allen. and in
formed them that he had determined not to vote with
them. His movements closely watched
and it was instantly suspected generally that
the crisis had come. The three Republican
knights voted for Allen. When Roblnson's
reached, he pale and excited TO speak.
He hesitated and faltered in utterng his words and his
sentences were disconnected but he was given almost
breathess attention until he finished
"I have found out" he said, "that promises made TO
me have not been fulfilled, am constrained to be-
lievc that those promises made to deceive me- AS
a duty to my conscience, Mr.. Speaker
Here he hestated and began again
al have clean hands in this matter and clear con-
science. Although have been mjudged and misrepre-
sened I now before God and man, feel it my
conscientious duty to make further delay in this mat
ter and cast my vote for David Turpie"
An almost ndescribable followed The Demo
Gratis cheered loudly while Republicans hssed and the
disorder prolonged several minutes. The Democratic
members rushed up and down the ases shaking hands
with each other but amid all the noise and enthusiastic
demonstration Robinson received little attention, every
body having n disposition TO shun him. Judge Turpie
sat among the Democratic Senator's but seemed 10 be
disturbed by the exciting change in tho proceed
ngs Before the result Of the ballot announced the
three Republican Independents changed their votes from
Allen TO Harrison. making "a for him against 76 for
Turpe and explained their for doing so. They
each charged Robinson with having acted in bad faith.
and declared that had broken his solemn agreement
with them after the roll call had begun. Their brief
speeches loudly cheered and the conven0nDecome
uproarious The Republicans renewed their protests
against the votes OF Senators Branaman and Smith aud
twelve members OF the House. Another exciting out
break then when Speaker sayre said
anticipation OF what may possibly happen hereafter
desire say that presiding officer OF this convention.
declare that no person has received majority Of .he
legal for Senator and that consequently there
Is no election"
Tumultuous cheering from the Republican side and the
galleries followed this announcement and cries of
Good" That's right" You've got SOME nerve" and
the Ike heard.
Senator Smith" As presiding Office 7"
Mr.. sayre-"I am the presiding officer aud nobody
else"
Mr. Smith contnuing)-"I declare that David Turpic
has receved He proceeded further at least so that
lie could be heard for there storm Of Misses and
cat-cal!s which only partially queted Mr. sayre
again stepped the front and after rappng repeatedly
fsr order said:
', The gentleman who Is pretending to announce tho
he knows II. he Is usurper and pretender."
This was the signal Tor an outnnrst ot Gneer M & % a
not be heard In the midst OF the confusion Repub-
lcan Senator moved 20 adjourn until tomorrow, ana
Speaker declared II carried ana the excitement
The Republicans maintain that there has been no cleo
ton and will therefore, meet In oint convention t3i1or
again vote for Senator The proceedings VIII fur
ther develop the grounds upon whicn iurEes claim
to the senatorship will be contested. There VIII
doubtless be several Democratic members OF
tho House unseated, and the Democrats are
tonight preparing TO effect this movement by unseauny
Republicans in the senate All OF the Democratic con
graphea the Capitol tomorrow To be III ieadi-
ness be sworn in at any moment.
The air is full OF talk about Robinson having received
several thousand dollars for voting for Turpe and To-
morrow the House will probably order an investigation
II IL claimed that evidence will be produced which VIII
show that there bribery and that not only VIII
Turpies claim the election be damaged by the dis
closures but at least two three Democratic legislators
viii be convicted OF violation OF the criminal law and
placed In danger OF serving "A term In prison.
The resignation obtained wa at once iorwarued
Governor Adams and intructons we're sent Win IL Ior
him 10 at appoint Democrats since tat time the
Board has not met, laws have been enforced ana
condition things bordering on anarchy mas prevailed
in the county since the day they were warned not 70 re-
turn at the peril OF their lives Inc Governor Is uoS a
In his power TO secure peaceaDie setucmoh' VI TIC
trouble.